Sue Lines (President) Share this | Hansard source

I will now deal with the second reading amendment circulated by Senator Thorpe. The question is that Senator Thorpe's amendment on sheet 2088 be agreed to.

Senator Thorpe's circulated amendment—

At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate calls on the Government to:

(a) create an independent body tasked specifically with the oversight of the welfare standards of native species to the full extent of the Commonwealth's power; and

(b) ensure that the body:

(i) recognises First Peoples leadership and strengthens First Peoples sovereign rights to manage, hunt and fish on their ancestral lands, seas and waters,

(ii) recognises that the welfare and protection of native animals is linked to the protection of First Peoples cultural heritage, practice and identity,

(iii) recognises that native animals are kin and hold a unique position and relationship proximate to country, culture and people in Australia,

(iv) recognises that the protection of native animals is paramount in preserving the identity, biodiversity and ecology of every environment across the continent,

(v) works with the States and Territories to develop enforceable national welfare standards; and

(vi) supports First Peoples land and sea management as it relates to protecting First Peoples rights to hunting and fishing practices".

Question negatived.

The question now is that the bill be read a second time.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.